Allardyce Set to Risk Carroll at Cardiff City.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says he is willing to take a “calculated risk” on striker Andy Carroll for Saturday’s “massive” game at Cardiff.

Andy Carroll Set to Return for West Ham.
Andy Carroll Set to Return for West Ham.

Carroll, 25, has not played this season because of a foot injury.

But with the Hammers second from bottom in the Premier League, Allardyce said Carroll could play a part.

“Ideally we would like to progress it a little slower but based on where we are it may be a calculated risk we’re prepared to take,” he said.

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